Pennsylvania Chapter

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NC100BW), Pennsylvania Chapter was chartered in 1981 and 42 members were sworn-in in 1982. The idea for the chapter was  conceived on a train ride that the Pennsylvania Chapter founder and charter president, Sylvia  Webster, had with Jewel Jackson McCabe, founder of the National Coalition of 100 Black  Women, Inc. During the train ride, Jewell convinced Sylvia that a Pennsylvania Chapter for  the Coalition was needed, and Sylvia accepted the opportunity. Over the years, the  Pennsylvania Chapter grew to more than 200 members. Currently, there are over 130  members from diverse professions and backgrounds.